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cheering

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noun

cheering

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verb

present participle of cheer
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
Adjective
  • The first takeaway, then, is that Valve and Intel are collaborating to tackle this, which is encouraging.
    Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • While the cooler-than-expected producer price index news was encouraging, the data wasn’t viewed as important enough to settle bonds down.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Single Woman Defies Stigmas By Sending Out Solo Holiday Cards By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 Holiday cards are a cherished tradition, with cheerful family portraits gracing refrigerators nationwide each December.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Pansies bloom for up to six months, coloring the winter garden in a range of cheerful hues.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Lawmakers applauded when electors were announced for their respective candidates, but when Harris announced Trump's victory, both sides gave a standing ovation.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Join us in applauding this young hero.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
    Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The brand’s new Fall/Winter collection features the Women’s Knitted Greta Top, which can be styled under a blazer, the lightweight Octavia Cashmere Scarf, in a bright red floral pattern.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.
    Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The host then played a clip of Harris announcing her own votes from California to more applause.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The city's Superdome is also set to host the NFL Super Bowl next month, and the NFL issued a statement offering support to the victims and those affected, while also assuring that the event will be safe.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Bisset, 80, gave a loving introduction to Jolie, 49, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s film awards gala on Friday, Jan. 3, praising the Oscar winner’s work in Maria .
    Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • By opting for hospice care, Carter embraced a plan designed to manage pain, ensure comfort and provide emotional and spiritual support, all while surrounded by family in the familiar and loving environment of his Plains, Ga., home.
    Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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